Conference Session

Energy Education Courses, Labs, and Projects

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University; Gregory Mason P.E., Seattle University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Novel Approach to Conducting Labs in an Introduction to Thermodynamics CourseAbstractThis paper describes an easily implementable new approach to thermodynamics laboratoryinstruction that directly addresses ABET Criterion b) an ability to design and conductexperiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. In a traditional lab, students conductpreconfigured experiments based on established procedures. They then gather, analyze andinterpret data, and write reports. However, little is done to train engineering graduates to designexperiments for a specific purpose and without a prescribed procedure. However, engineeringprofessionals are frequently tasked with

Conference Session

Energy Laboratory Development

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Henry Foust, Nicholls State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

mechatronics and its role in this research? Mechatronics is theapplication of electrical and computer principles to mechanical systems [1]. Oneexample is the application of sensor, actuator, and micro-controllers to automotiveengines. Mechatronics can be used in alternative energy conversions in respect tosensor selection, actuators, control methods, and the implementation of optimizationschemes where a system approach develops the dynamic models and constraints onthe optimization. Another component of the research is that the mechatronics laboratory worksin conjunction with a material science laboratory for a summer undergraduate re-search experience. The governing idea is to take the students through the processof writing a publishable research

Conference Session

Developments in the Energy Laboratories

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ke Chen, Cleveland State University; Ana Stankovic, Cleveland State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

evaluates writing skills. The form that has been used for laboratoryreport evaluation is shown on TABLE IV. TABLE IV. Laboratory Report Evaluation Form Page 12.329.8In addition, students take a mid-term and final bench exam. All bench exams have been video-taped. During the mid-term and final bench exam, demonstrations evaluation form, as shown inTable V, has been used to assess students’ performance. It has been shown that the form wasextremely useful and easy to use. Instructor can easily grade a bench exam by simply deductingpoints from each category such as: knowledge of fundamentals, use of bench equipment etc

Conference Session

Miscellaneous Topics in Energy Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaime Ramos-Salas P.E., University of Texas, Pan American; Jesus Alejandro Valladares, The University of Texas Pan American

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Instrumentation Data Center [7], for later use. The instrument takes measurements every second, writes 1-minutes averages into the database. The time stamp is Standard Central Time. It is also possible to download selected hourly data from MIDC 2. A calculated time-series Clear sky Global Horizontal Irradiance GHICLEAR-SKY[k], in synchronism with the measured GHIMEAS[k] time series. The former is calculated in solar time; the latter are obtained in standard time. Reference [8] offers a variety of methods to calculate the clear-sky irradiance. We have chosen one due to B. Harwitz, due to its simplicity. ∑ [ ] =∑ (1

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Cunningham, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

fuel cell course has three 1-hour lecture periods per week and one 3-hour lab period perweek to make a 4 credit-hour course. One lecture period per week is devoted to discussion ofrelevant papers, which serves to reinforce the technical content and facilitate discussion of thebroader social, economic, and technical issues. The lab periods are used alternately for additionalclassroom instruction, experiments, recitation time, and modeling or project work. This adds adegree of flexibility to administering the course and provides the students with extra time toengage and reflect on what they are learning.Student learning assessment is based on homework, experimental lab write-ups, a midterm exam,a nonlinear dynamic fuel cell model, and student

Conference Session

Outreach Projects: Promoting Energy Efficiency and Education in General

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

of IEEE and is a member of ASME, SIAM, ASEE and AGU. He is actively involved in CELT activities and regularly participates and presents at the Lilly Conference. He has been the recipient of several Faculty Learning Community awards. He is also very active in assessment activities and has presented dozens of papers at various Assessment Institutes. His posters in the areas of Bloom’s Taxonomy and Socratic Inquisition have received widespread acclaim from several scholars in the area of Cognitive Science and Educational Methodologies. He has received the Assessment of Critical Thinking Award twice and is currently working towards incorporating writing assignments that enhance students’ critical thinking

Conference Session

Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David McDonald P.E., Lake Superior State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

electrical machinery fundamentals. The course also includescomputer simulation of energy systems via use of MATLAB-Simulink SimPowerSystemsmodeling, and the simulation of vehicle applications using Vector CANoe vehicle software.The laboratory component uses several major resources. An electrical machinery laboratorysupports electrical machinery testing, single and three phase systems, and energy transfer. Aneddy-current vehicle chassis dynamometer and access to a test vehicle also enhance the vehicletesting instruction. The dynamometer controller is an industry standard control system withLabVIEW Real Time data acquisition and control software and hardware. Performanceindicators can be acquired via the dynamometer instrumentation, additional

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Issues in Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

lana El Chaar, Petroleum Institute

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

introduced at an early level, several US and European universitieshave modified their engineering curricula accordingly and added courses related to renewabletechnologies.II. Integration of renewable energy in curriculumEnergy is one of the most fundamental matters of our universe. The concept of Energy and itstransformation is extremely useful in explaining and predicting most natural phenomena4. Oneform of energy can often be readily transformed into another with the help of technology.Recognizing the importance of such technologies and the consequences of integration in thecurriculum in a suitable way, the goal was to initiate such programs carefully in a well designedmanner, for an efficient and successful outcome.The mission of any respectable

Conference Session

K-12 Experiences in Energy Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liping Guo, Northern Illinois University; Mansour Tahernezhadi, Northern Illinois University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

’ knowledge and skills, which in turn leads to changesin instruction and ultimately improves student learning [1]. The Emerging Technology Instituteincorporates the professional development context, process, and content standards of the Page 25.1066.2National Staff Development Council [2]. The context standards are met by the learningcommunity approach and involvement of academic leaders in ways that can lead to improvedinstruction based on action research. A critical aspect of ETI is its approach to teaching advanced technology. The goal is tohave engineering educators communicate directly to the teachers about both fundamental andemerging

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liping Guo, Northern Illinois University; Mansour Tahernezhadi, Northern Illinois University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

engineering educators communicate directly to the teachers about both fundamental andemerging concepts [3-5]. This allows the teachers to collaborate to format this newly-acquiredengineering knowledge into a portable format. This project provides middle school and highschool science, math and technology teachers with hands-on interdisciplinary experience withfaculty in state-of-the-art laboratories of alternative energy, nanotechnology, fuel cell, andmodern manufacturing. The ETI started in summer 2010, and has a period of three years. Thispaper is mainly focused on the subject of alternative energy within the ETI.Fundamental Concepts of Electricity and Power Fundamental concepts of electricity and alternative energy systems were taught to

Conference Session

Training and Workforce Needs in the Energy Sector

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wajiha Shireen, University of Houston (CoT); Radhakrishna Kotti, University of Houston (CoE); Jesus Arturo Villanueva

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

its curriculum to train productive and qualified power engineers. The academia needsto do further research to understand the industry trends and gather information as to what has Page 23.1069.2changed and what are currently common best practices in the industry. The challenge faced byacademia is to come up with an updated curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levelthat provides the knowledge base of fundamental concepts along with nurturing expertise incross functional disciplines[1].Currently in the industry there are quite a few visionary manufacturers who are contributing intosmart grid applications; some of the names include GE

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ray Miller, University of Cincinnati; Max Rabiee, University of Cincinnati; Elvin Stepp, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

resistive networks. They learn to compose and write cogent laboratory reports.Circuit Analysis I builds upon the fundamental concepts that were introduced in Elements ofElectrical and Computer Engineering Technology [1]. Students learn how to apply mesh andnodal circuit analysis methods for DC circuits. Thevenin’s theorem, Norton theorem,Superposition theorem and the Maximum Power Transfer theorem are used to analyze electricalnetworks as well. The accompanying laboratory course provides hands-on reinforcement of the Page 13.985.5principles that are presented in the lecture. Proceedings of the 2008 American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarma Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University; Yaw Yeboah, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Page 13.347.3growth within energy-related industries, government agencies, and academia. The courses are structured to enable students to understand engineering fundamentals andapply the knowledge to solve problems in the production, processing, storage, distribution, andutilization of energy using multiple techniques as synthesis, analysis, design and case studies.Inquiry-based teaching methods and lab experiences are emphasized. The faculty research andscholarly activities are integrated into the curriculum. The program is designed to train studentsto be lifelong learners, problem solvers, and energy industry leaders. The educationalopportunities are sufficiently flexible, broad, and diverse to enable students to tailor

Conference Session

Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Wicks, Union College

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

approaches that areemphasized and reinforced, along with some important and interesting nuances. Aninteresting practical example is that the students do the calculations to learn that the pumpor compressor energy required per fuel energy transferred is substantially more for naturalgas than it is for oil that has the much higher density.The course also evolves from the author's experience over many years of preparing hundredsof students and working engineers for the Fundamentals and Practice parts of theProfessional Engineering Licensing Exam. Most have successfully completed courses anddegrees. However, if they are given a liquid mass flow rate, density and pressure increase of apump, they don't remember how to calculate the ideal power

Conference Session

Teaching Emerging Energy Technologies

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arunachala Nadar Mada Kannan; Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

laboratory.This course emphasizes relevance of nanomaterial for energy conversion and storageapplications. The BS degree program is a TAC of ABET accredited program and the courseoutcomes align with ABET outcomesCourse Objectives This main objective of this course is to give a theoretical and practical overview ofnanotechnology with applications in energy conversion and storage. The specific objectivesof this course are to familiarize with nanomaterials, manufacturing processes,characterization and also reliability characteristics. In addition, the course will also providean opportunity for “co-operative learning” and technical report writing. Upon completion ofthe course on Application of Nanotechnology for Batteries, Solar and Fuel cells

Conference Session

Renewable Energy in Classroom

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omonowo David Momoh, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

creating a course thatwill provide the knowledge of how to efficiently manage the world’s dwindling finite energyresources cannot be overemphasized. As the world is confronted with an unprecedented energycrisis, there is the need for industry drivers to have a fundamental knowledge of energy systemsoperation/management. The Master of Technology (MTECH) program at Purdue University, FortWayne regional campus is designed to meet the technological manpower needs of the industrywithin the Northeast Indiana region and beyond. The program has two tracks – IndustrialEngineering Technology and Information Technology. Students are encouraged to take an electivein renewable energy technology. This is to sharpen their knowledge/awareness on energy

Conference Session

Design Based Energy Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer M Peuker, University of Alaska, Anchorage; Steffen Peuker, University of Alaska Anchorage

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Engineering courses. His work in engineering education focuses on hands-on undergraduate engineering education in the HVAC&R area, student-industry cooperation, and developing innovative ways of merging engineering fundamentals and engineering in practice and research. Dr. Peuker’s educational research also focuses on increasing student retention and success in engineering through a student success focused introduction to engineering course. He is an active member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers and can be reached at steffen.peuker@gmail.com. Page 23.727.1

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Southern University and A&M College

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

hard to comprehend without experimentalobservations [1-12]. An effective power electronics course should ideally contain hands-ondesign and laboratory in addition to the study of theory, analysis, modeling and simulations. Thepower electronics laboratory course described in this paper attempts to directly address thesedifficulties by helping students reduce the science to practice. From this perspective, thisapproach of restructuring the course support laboratory and the inclusion of renewable energypower electronics projects are of critical importance in solidifying the fundamentals of powerelectronics in the curriculum. This paper is primarily motivated by the current efforts at ourdepartment to restructure and upgrade the current

Conference Session

Alternative Energy Laboratory Experiences

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oxana S. Pantchenko, University of California, Santa Cruz; Daniel Scott Tate, University of California, Santa Cruz; Daniel O'Leary, University of California, Santa Cruz; Michael S. Isaacson, University of California, Santa Cruz; Ali DUPE Shakouri

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

theyear. After completing their assessments, each group shared their results and was asked to defineobjects that prevented obtaining higher percentages of solar energy. Figure 2 contains a few stepsfrom the solar pathfinder laboratory write-up, as well as, the picture of the complete set-up thatstudents assemble together and used to assess percent of solar energy available through out theyear.Step 6: Place the dome on top of the instrument section.Step 7: View the pathfinder dome from 12-18” above.Step 8: Use the opening on the side of the dome (oppositethe compass) to outline the reflected image of shadowingstructures.Step 9: Using the solar pathfinder chart, estimate thepercentage of solar energy that is available at this locationat summer

Conference Session

Energy Curriculum Advancements

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Zietlow, Bradley University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

least fouradditional equations will be needed to solve the problem. In Table 1 this is added to the twoequations that were previously needed. Systematically moving from left to right in Equation 5,Newton’s law of cooling will provide one of the equations for the inside thermal resistance of theair as shown in Equation 6. 1Ri = (6) hi Awhere,hi is the convective heat transfer coefficient on the inside surface of the wall [kW/m2-°C]A is the area the wall normal to the direction of heat transfer [m2]For Equation 6 it is possible to specify the area but since the area is not directly measured it isbetter to count it as an unknown and write an additional equation

Conference Session

Digital Simulation Tools in Energy Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura J. Genik, Michigan State University; Craig W. Somerton, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

course did you learn MATLAB?CSE 131 ME 399 EGR 102 Did not take a courseWhen did you take your MATLAB course?Who was your MATLAB course instructor?Sticklen Hinds Mukkamala Boehlert None Page 22.1642.7Other (specify): ____________________What is the MATLAB symbol for multiplication?What is the MATLAB symbol for raising a number to a power?Give an example of a MATLAB function.What is a script file in MATLAB?What does a FOR loop in MATLAB do?What is a GUI?Can you write a script file in MATLAB? (circle one)Yes Learned, but forgot NoDid

Conference Session

Energy Learning through Simulation and Analysis

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert McMasters, Virginia Military Institute; Michael Sexton, Virginia Military Institute

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

2006-467: INTERACTIVE COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR ENHANCINGCONDUCTIVE HEAT TRANSFER CONCEPTSRobert McMasters, Virginia Military Institute Robert L. McMasters is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Virginia Military Institute. His current research and teaching interests include heat transfer and inverse problems. Dr. McMasters holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University.Michael Sexton, Virginia Military Institute Michael R. Sexton is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Virginia Military Institute. His current research and teaching interests include turbomachinery and energy

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Issues in Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Utley, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Andrea Ludwig, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; John Cundiff, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sean McGinnis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

emissions into the atmosphere and resource depletion. Page 13.956.3 • Understand, as a basis for life cycle analysis (LCA) and sustainability, that the materials used for every design must ultimately be returned to the land, water, and air resource base or be indefinitely reused/recycled in closed-loop manufacturing processes. • Understand the importance of the engineer’s role in defining technical constraints for the formation of public policy. Typically, the Green Engineering course participants are undergraduate juniors andseniors. An ecology course is not a prerequisite, thus a certain amount of fundamental

Conference Session

Energy Efficiency and Capstone Projects

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

providing students with anintroduction to time domain (transient) analysis of R, L, C elements and energy storage ininductive and capacitive circuits. The response of source-free RL, RC, and RLC circuits aredeveloped followed by response to constant voltage and current sources. Both courses arelecture-laboratory integrated. The objective of this hands-on lecture/laboratory courses is tointroduce Engineering Technology students to fundamentals of DC and AC circuit analysis.Students will also be introduced to a set of experiments that support the principles learned duringthe lectures. Special attention is given to testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of ACcircuits used in industrial applications. Another goal is to enhance the students

Conference Session

Sustainable-energy Education: Lessons Learned

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Bass, Oregon Institute of Technology; Thomas White, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

manufacturing engineer, renewable energy projects manager, technical writer and course developer, business process consultant, and – most recently – the lead engineer at a design firm, where he managed a small group of talented young engineers who model and analyze energy use in “green buildings.” Tom has previously taught as an adjunct at Portland State and the University of Phoenix. His interests lie in teaching core engineering courses including statics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and technical writing, as well as advanced courses in renewable energy applications, building energy systems, and the analysis and design of “green” buildings. Tom is a licensed

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Blekhman, California State University Los Angeles; Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; Ahmad Sleiti, University of Central Florida; Eileen Cashman, Humboldt State University; Peter Lehman, Humboldt State University; Richard Engel, Schatz Energy Research Center; Michael Mann, University of North Dakota; Hossein Salehfar, University of North Dakota

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

solely concentrating on fuel cells were developed. One of the courseswas offered as an undergraduate technology course and the other as a graduate course inMechanical Engineering.The undergraduate course was offered in the Power, Energy and Transportation (PET)concentration of the Technology program. The program is designed in such a way that it has a 3credit senior course titled Emerging Technologies in PET. It allows teaching any related topic indepth. Thus, a Fuel Cell Applications course was offered in the context of EmergingTechnologies in PET. The course aims to deliver cutting edge information on fuel cells at thejunior/senior undergraduate level. After review of alternative and renewable energy technologies,it continues with fundamental

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 3: Energy and Multidisciplinary

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Claudia Torres Garibay, Oregon Institute of Technology; Jessica Kerby, Oregon Institute of Technology; Andrew Powers Minigan, Right Question Institute

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

the 21st centuryto develop [7], [8] so they may become more curious, self-directed problem-solvers and thinkers.In an effort to democratize access to this fundamental skill, most resources on the QFT are madeavailable for free to download online.1.1. Elements of the Question Formulation TechniqueThe QFT is comprised of a few essential elements. As a part of the first element, learners are firstpresented a Question Focus (QFocus), which serves as a prompt to elicit questions. Then,learners formulate their own questions on the prompt while following four rules for formulatingquestions: • Ask as many questions as you can. • Do not stop to judge, discuss, or answer any questions. • Write down every question exactly as stated or

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2: Solar Track

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Matt Aldeman, Illinois State University; Jin Ho Jo, Illinois State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

performance of the home’s roof overhangs anddetermines whether the design criteria have been met. In addition to constructing the home, thestudents write a two page single-spaced paper explaining the design and features of the home.The assessment of the project is based on 1) whether the home meets the design criteria, 2)professionalism of the model home, and 3) clarity of the written description. The project tiestogether several important concepts in this course, and provides students with an opportunity tocreatively apply what they have learned. Student feedback on the project has beenoverwhelmingly positive.Introduction A Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy (RE) degree program was established byIllinois State University in 2007. The

Conference Session

Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

problem drives the learning required to complete the project. Managing theproject requires the engineer to demonstrate effective teamwork, clear communication and theability to balance the social, economic and environmental impacts of the project. Project-basedlearning is based on the practice of solving problems. The concept of problem-based learningwas first developed in the medical field in the mid-1950’s. It has since been adopted in a varietyof educational disciplines11-14. Traditionally, the educational process involves students firstlearning the fundamentals and then utilizing “total recall” to apply these facts to solve a problem;learning objectives are set by the instructor and principles are presented to the students throughlectures

Conference Session

Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

between the current workforce and the needs ofthe PV industry3. To respond to the industry needs and to close this “skills gap”, a course titled‘Photovoltaic Systems’ was developed in the School of Engineering at Grand Valley StateUniversity. This course aims to teach students the fundamentals of PV systems and provide themwith hands-on skills and practical knowledge that will enable them to succeed in the field ofsolar PV.This paper first describes the objectives and contents of the course and then presents theimplementation of one of the course projects. In the end, both direct and indirect assessments ofthe outcome of the project are provided.Course Overview ‘Photovoltaic Systems’ is an electrical engineering course targeted towards graduate